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Stary Norton Halphen

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 8622 8200

Address: Level 12, 460 Lonsdale Street 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://starylaw.com.au

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24.01.2022 The County Court decision to effectively close its trial division for the rest of the year means that once existing delays within the system are taken into account, someone charged with a crime today is unlikely to have their matter heard for three years. It is going to cause very significant problems for people on remand but it will also cause significant problems for victims, for other witnesses and families of accused people,’’ said Liberty Victoria’s Sam Norton, a partner with criminal law specialist firm Stary Norton Halphen.

23.01.2022 It's with great pleasure this month that we congratulate six team members' promotions to the level of Senior Associate. Well done Sarah Condon, Jim McGarvie, Jonathan Barerra, Nick Jane, Louise Conwell & Tessa Di Paolo.

22.01.2022 Stary Norton Halphen would like to congratulate Sarah Condon (Melbourne Office), Louise Conwell (Melbourne Office), Jim McGarvie (Melbourne Office), Jonathan Barrera (Geelong Office), Tessa Di Paolo ( Sunshine Office) and Nick Jane (Ringwood Office) who have been promoted to Senior Associates.

22.01.2022 While things have changed a lot this year, some things remain the same. We continue to provide access to justice and robust legal representation to all our clients. Exercise your rights, and contact the criminal defence team you deserve. https://www.starylaw.com/contact/us/

22.01.2022 From the outside, the legal system can be confusing, and the power of the state, can be intimidating. Don't let this disadvantage your right to justice. Make sure you have a lawyer who can give you a voice when it matters most. https://www.starylaw.com/contact/us/

22.01.2022 Sarah Condon sits down with Jon Faine to discuss the continuing issue of Islamic State fighters suing Australia over repatriation. Skip to 24:03 to hear the interview.

22.01.2022 The Federation of Community Legal Centres Victoria and the Law Institute of Victoria have released a nine-point plan to reduce the number of people in Victoria’s prison system to protect Victorians from further outbreaks of COVID-19. Co-Chair of the LIV Criminal Law Section and Stary Norton Halphen's Nicole Spicer discusses how the pandemic has revealed many of the cracks in our society.

21.01.2022 "This job gives me an opportunity to help people achieve the best possible outcome, no matter who they are or where they come from. To me, that’s what justice really is!" If you want a defence lawyer who will fight for you and give you a voice, make an appointment with Andrew Halphen, Accredited Criminal Law Specialist and Doyle's Guide Leading Criminal Lawyer in 2020.

21.01.2022 The silly season is called that for good reasons. We all make mistakes, but that doesn't mean you should ignore your rights if you're charged with a drink driving related offence this summer. There are many drink driving offences which require a court appearance. In some instances, you could be sentenced to a community corrections order or immediate imprisonment. Don't take your day in court lightly. Learn more about drink driving offences, and your rights.

21.01.2022 Her lawyer, Rob Stary, said Ms Laidley can be a useful vehicle in assisting the community in dealing with people who experience transgender issues and transition and that’s what she wants to do. She wants to be able to utilise that experience in a positive way

19.01.2022 "Prominent lawyer Rob Stary, who is representing about 20 members of the Andrews government including six ministers, is understood to have informed police last week that his clients would not be attending formal interviews"

19.01.2022 We're not going to say anything about that pay rise, but we will say our lawyers are always there for our clients, no matter the time, no matter the circumstance.

18.01.2022 We know the importance of compassion & patience during difficult times. That's why we ensure these values are embedded across our entire team. "A special thank you to Elli Dawe from reception. Her kind empathetic nature was extremely helpful during a stressful time for me. She went out of her way to help me, provide additional information and responded instantly to emails as Jonathan and Tom were busy helping other clients. My correspondence with Elli was always positive and kind. I am so appreciative of her lovely nature. A very positive outcome from what was indeed a hard experience to encounter as a mother. Thanks to Joe Connelly for his hard work as well."

18.01.2022 Expertise, dedication & attention. Just some of the values we apply to our work every single day. It always humbles us when clients see these values shine through.

18.01.2022 Today was Pancake Tuesday at Stary Norton Halphen! Thanks to Sandra Mooney for travelling around Melbourne and bringing everyone delicious pancakes to brighten up our day!

18.01.2022 Stary Norton Halphen is pleased to announce that as of 6 January 2020, the new address of our Melbourne Office will be Level 12, 460 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.

17.01.2022 A common question from our clients, and an important one. No negative inference can be made from your silence when questioned by the police. Other than providing your name and address, you have the right to refrain from answering all other questions. Doing so cannot be used against you in court.

17.01.2022 The Victorian State Budget has outlined a much-needed investment of $47.3 million to support legal assistance and access, and improvements to justice facilities. A new court facility in Wyndham and upgrades to the Sunshine court are especially important for local clients. Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) President Sam Pandya told Lawyers Weekly, $28.5 million will assist young and disadvantaged members of the community access legal services.

17.01.2022 Rob Stary and Dr Briddie O'Donnell sit down with Jon Faine on ABC Radio to discuss the upcoming Victorian Law Foundations forum "Is Sport Playing By The Rules"

17.01.2022 A unique opportunity to join our Melbourne team is closing this Friday! The successful candidate for the part-time senior criminal lawyer position will play an integral role in mentoring and supporting the professional development of our team. To apply submit your cover letter by this Friday. For more details and a full position description, please visit https://www.starylaw.com/careers/

16.01.2022 Stary Norton Halphen are looking for a vibrant and friendly Receptionist to be the face of our new Melbourne Office. Applications close 29 October 2020. For information about the role or how to apply, please visit https://www.starylaw.com/careers

15.01.2022 Huge congratulations to Thomas Edwards on his recent admission! And welcome to the Stary Norton Halphen family!

15.01.2022 WorkCover and the TAC both have substantial resources available for investigating alleged breaches, such as overpayments to ineligible employees. Engaging with investigators promptly and correctly is vital to any strong legal defence. The sooner you obtain advice regarding your obligations and rights, the better.

14.01.2022 Robert Stary's recent opinion piece for The Australian: Police have power to prosecute Andrew Gaff over attack on AFL opponent Andrew Brayshaw

14.01.2022 Day at TarraWarra winery with the SNH crew #staryswomen

13.01.2022 "I find criminal law a fascinating and vital area. It involves a mix of people who come from all walks of life and whose interactions with the criminal justice system cover a broad range of offences." After volunteering with Fitzroy Legal Service and the Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission in Alice Springs, Simon Moodie joined the Stary Norton Halphen team, where he has been guiding our clients through the judicial system for nearly 10 years. Here's to another 10 Simon.

13.01.2022 Partner and accredited criminal law specialist Tim Schocker ensures his clients always have a full understanding of the judicial process, and the options before them. Listening carefully, and acting decisively are the foundations of our service.

13.01.2022 If bail is refused, there are restrictions as to whether you can make a further bail application. You must be able to show new facts and circumstances to the court. In such a setting, the timing of your bail application is critical. Yes, you can make another application for bail if you have new facts and circumstances but your best chance for bail is almost always your first application.

12.01.2022 Joining a panel of guests on the ABC Podcast, Rob Stary discusses the September 11 attacks in the United States and how this ultimately changed the way western countries perceive the threat of terrorism. https://www.starylaw.com/news/abcpodcast-robstary-terrorism/

12.01.2022 The team at Stary Norton Halphen wishes everyone a happy & safe festive season, to help ring in the new year. Our offices are closed throughout the holiday period, with skeleton staff available for urgent matters. To get in touch, please contact us on 1800 0 CRIME. Our suburban offices will reopen on 11 January, with the exception of our Sunshine office, which will reopen on 18 January. Have a safe Christmas and New Year.

12.01.2022 By raising the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, the ACT has become the only Australian jurisdiction to align with UN standards. According to Lawyers Weekly, the ACT Parliament expressed 'there is desirability of national consensus...' Will Victoria be the next jurisdiction to make this important decision?

12.01.2022 It is vital that all people in our community are afforded quality legal representation, and that is never more important than in criminal law. Our team prides itself on not only its professionalism and level of expertise, but its commitment to justice and fairness by fighting for our clients in the courtroom.

11.01.2022 High-profile criminal lawyer Rob Stary, engaged by Labor to advise most of the 17, called the arrests a spectacle. He said he would only expect this sort of raid conducted in cases where there might be an issue of national security.

11.01.2022 Fears increase for Australian writer, Dr Yang Hengjun, who has been isolated and shackled in a Chinese jail in an attempt to push a confession to spying allegations. His Australian defence lawyer, Rob Stary, said Chinese security officials have already blocked all written messages, letters, books and documents from being passed to Dr Yang. There is a plain attempt to have Dr Yang be subjected to interrogation in complete isolation, cut off entirely from his loved ones and supporters. Another of Dr. Yang’s lawyers, Sarah Condon, stated: We also understand that during interrogations, which are now taking place on a daily basis, that Dr Yang’s wrists and feet are being shackled. He is being interrogated in a repetitive fashion. Despite being incarcerated now for many, many months, Dr Yang continues to be denied access to his lawyers."

10.01.2022 We're hiring! We have a unique opportunity for an experienced criminal lawyer to join our Melbourne team. The part-time role will be integral in offering support and professional development among our team of criminal defence lawyers. We're looking for someone with extensive experience as an advocate, someone who has maintained a file load as a solicitor, someone who has mentored junior lawyers and someone with a sound understanding of criminal law, the courts and advocacy. I...f that sounds like you, submit your cover letter by Friday, 27 November. For more details and a full position description, please visit https://www.starylaw.com/careers/

10.01.2022 Rob Stary, representative of one of the former Helloworld Travel members, said "This sort of police activity, intentionally or not, works to frighten future whistleblowers into staying silent about possible conduct the public deserves to know about".

10.01.2022 "Lawyers are warning police in Victoria to exercise restraint and use their common sense before issuing $1,652 coronavirus fines for breaches of social isolation rules".

09.01.2022 If you have a criminal history, you might be wondering if you should disclose it when applying for a job. "Here's some advice and information to help you find someone who'll give you a second chance if you have a criminal record".

09.01.2022 Get your career questions answered at our upcoming 'Careers in the Law' event! Tickets are FREE and LIMITED, so don't miss out. We thank LIV for collaborating w...ith us to deliver this exciting event, and our generous sponsors for their support. This event is proudly sponsored by: Stary Norton Halphen, Russel Kennedy, Melbourne Lawyers & Mediators, The College of Law Australia, Leo Cussen Centre for Law, and Ashurst. #muslimlegal #MLN #CareersintheLaw

09.01.2022 "This is the group that is most at risk in the community. They are vulnerable and when prisons are overcrowded, that risk is enhanced. No one is suggesting having these people released into the community, but we need to make use of home accommodation".

08.01.2022 If there's a single piece of advice our clients always wish they knew earlier, it's the answer to this question If you are ever arrested, or required for questioning by the police, contact a criminal defence lawyer immediately. Until you have spoken to a lawyer, the only information you should provide is your name and address.

07.01.2022 Any time an individual is charged with a criminal offence, it is a stressful experience. But when the person charged is a minor, the impact can be far greater. With this in mind, you always want to ensure you engage the right lawyer for the case. Make sure you have a skilled defence lawyer, who will fight for you, and help you and your child through this challenging time.

07.01.2022 Congratulations to all of the winners at this years Victoria University Law & Justice Awards.

06.01.2022 Stary Norton Halphen is looking to employ an experienced criminal lawyer to assist our team. Applications close 27 November 2020. For more information about the role or how to apply, please visit https://www.starylaw.com/careers/

06.01.2022 Navigating your way through the judicial system can be complicated and cause additional stress at an already stressful time. But by engaging with an expert team, you'll not only greatly increase the likelihood of a more favourable outcome, but you'll also have peace of mind.

05.01.2022 "I try to explore not only for a good legal resolution but also one which is both economical and practical." Based in our Melbourne office, Marco Man has worked for the firm in administration for more than 10 years before completing his legal training in 2017. With a decade of experience and knowledge-building, Marco is a fiercely erudite member of our team.

04.01.2022 Not only are we the largest criminal law practice in Melbourne, but we're also experts at what we do. Our 20-strong team, is made up of lawyers who practice exclusively in criminal law, including cases involving traffic offences, fraud offences, drug matters, bail applications and more. There's no substitute for experience. https://www.starylaw.com/services/

04.01.2022 How do you punish someone who has committed two very different crimes at the same time? That's the dilemma before the High Court. Simon Moodie of Stary Norton Halphen discusses the murder sentence anomaly on ABC Radio.

04.01.2022 With a passion for human rights and justice, Alana Reader is a highly skilled member of our Sunshine office. Before joining the Stary Norton Halphen team where she completed her legal training, Alana gained vital experience as a paralegal with a multinational automotive company, and completed internships with the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law & Environmental Justice Australia.

04.01.2022 STARY NORTON HALPHEN CRIMINAL LAW MOOT UPDATE Thank you to Stary Norton Halphen for sponsoring the Criminal Law Moot! Thank you to our Grand Final Judges: Dr Th...eo Alexander, Andrew Halphen & Tim Schocker. Well done to Monash Team 3 for winning, we would like to congratulate: James Hadjiantoniou, Pete Karamountzos, Andrew Browell and Dimitri Osianlis! Special mention to our Runner-Ups: Lucy Tatham, Joseph May-Dessmann and Larry Fudim! Dictum Society would also like to thank Will Kleppsch for organising our first intervarsity moot competition. He has done an amazing job!

03.01.2022 Have you found yourself in trouble, and possibly facing prosecution, and you don't know why? You might be scratching your head for good reason. We recently acted for a young man issued with a default notice, and had his car registration revoked until he proved his car was roadworthy. He rectified the issue, and VicRoads told him he was able to drive again. He was pulled over by the police soon after, and charged with driving while unregistered. We took action for our client, ...and a subpoena was issued upon VicRoads, revealing the default notice had been placed on their system after they'd given him the all-clear to drive. A simple administrative error had exposed our client to criminal prosecution. Happily, we discovered this error before our client had entered a plea and the charge was withdrawn. Don't assume you're in the wrong. Contact a lawyer and get the advice you need, fast.

03.01.2022 The pandemic has shrunk Victoria’s prison population to a two-year low, with a reduction in crime and increased approval of bail applications arresting a 20-year trend of putting more people behind bars. Defence lawyers and justice reformers say the figures should be a circuit breaker to review government policies such as tight bail laws, which drove the growth in prisoner numbers before the COVID-19 crisis. They also want corrections authorities to re-open Victorian jails ...to family visits for the first time since mid-March, when the nation’s prisons went into lockdown. Liberty Victoria co-chair Sam Norton said the prevention of a coronavirus outbreak in the prison system was a success. "We always knew they would take a really conservative approach in terms of visitors, knowing that COVID getting into prisons would just be a nightmare".

03.01.2022 "Standing up for those within our community who need advocacy, and ensuring people are treated fairly, with dignity and without discrimination, is incredibly important to me." Prior to joining our Melbourne branch, Maddy Grant interned with Woman in Slums, Economic Empowerment Program in Ghana and was a volunteer paralegal with the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. Maddy's passion for helping those in need is evident in her strong defence of our clients' civil liberties.

03.01.2022 | Important Message regarding COVID-19 | Our office is continuing to operate and provide top quality representation and advice to clients despite COVID-19 and the measures recently announced by the Victorian state government. We understand that high quality representation when dealing with your case is an essential service and we are ready, willing and able to provide it. We are available for phone conferences immediately and can assist you with criminal law and family violence matters during this uncertain time.

03.01.2022 Conviction quashed and re-trial ordered for Jason Roberts over the Silk and Miller murders. Mr Roberts’ solicitor, Simon Moodie, says that his client welcomes the decision of the Court, and looks forward to a fair trial. Given that there will be a re-trial he makes no further comment at this time. https://www.starylaw.com//jason-roberts-has-conviction-fo/

03.01.2022 Featured in the Law Institute of Victoria Journal, Crime Doesn’t Pay is an article written by Venetia Stewart and Stary Norton Halphen’s Nicole Spicer that examines the role of asset confiscation and the unintended effects associated.

03.01.2022 It's an honour and a privilege to be recognised as a first-tier law firm for criminal defence by Doyle's Guide. This achievement wouldn't have been possible without the tireless work of our incredibly skilled teams in the Melbourne CBD, Geelong, Werribee, Sunshine & Ringwood. Special mention also goes to those team members who have been recognised for their individual achievements in criminal law, including Sam Norton, ranked as a preeminent lawyer, Robert Stary & Andrew Halphen, ranked as leading lawyers, and Sarah Condon, who has been ranked as a rising star.

02.01.2022 Victorian courts are not immune from the impact of COVID-19. Andrea Meloni from our Geelong office highlights how virtual justice is being administered through a platform called Webex, in our latest blog. Click below to read more https://www.starylaw.com//the-introduction-of-webex-durin/

02.01.2022 In addition to being listed a First-Tier Criminal Law Firm in the 2020 Doyle's Guide, partner Sam Norton was listed as one of five Preeminent Criminal Lawyers in Victoria. A leading traffic and drink driving lawyer, Sam is also Senior Vice President of Liberty Victoria, Australia's longest-serving organisation defending and extending civil and human rights. Congratulations on another fantastic year Sam.

02.01.2022 So often, our clients just want to be heard.

02.01.2022 Each year we work on thousands of criminal cases. Some are high profile and capture significant media attention, most do not. All are equally important to us.

01.01.2022 Principal of Stary Norton Halphen and criminal defence expert Rob Stary joined an expert panel last week to discuss terrorism and Australian terror-related laws for ABC Radio National. Joined by Rob is: Jacinta Carrol, Senior research fellow for the Counter-Terrorism and Social Cohesion project at The Australian National University's National Security College,... Dr Nicola McGarrity, Director of the Terrorism Law Reform Project in the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, UNSW, George Williams, Professor of Law at UNSW Law, Dr Hass Dellal, Executive Director of the Australian Multicultural Foundation And Bret Walker SC, Senior barrister and first Independent National Security Legislation Monitor.

01.01.2022 Rob Stary will be speaking as part of The Victorian Law Foundations forum on sport and the law Wed 24th October. He'll also be speaking with Jon Faine on ABC Radio Melbourne at 11am tomorrow to discuss the forum.

01.01.2022 An Accredited Specialist is a solicitor who has successfully completed a rigorous assessment program set by the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV). This includes a written examination and an oral examination under court conditions to demonstrate that the solicitor has a sound, practical approach to the area of specialty. At Stary Norton Halphen Lawyers, we have five Accredited Criminal Law Specialists within our team of defence lawyers.